West Africa

Five Nigerians arrested for anti-Buhari T-shirts, says lawyer

Abuja – Five Nigerians who were arrested for wearing T-shirts criticising President Muhammadu Buhari have filed a lawsuit against... Read more

9 Jul, 2021

News

At least10 killed, hundreds displaced in Gambia storm

Banjul – At least 10 people were killed and over 1 500 people were displaced in a storm that... Read more

9 Jul, 2021

News

Old people’s home in Cameroon blazes a trail for Africa’s elderly

To have children, to be old and alone, is a rare but often crushing status in Cameroon. Marie Ebop... Read more

8 Jul, 2021

Business

Nigerian lawmakers approve $2.4bn funds for security, vaccines

Abuja – Nigerian lawmakers on Wednesday approved 982.7 billion naira ($2.4 billon) in supplementary budget funds to assist the government... Read more

8 Jul, 2021

Home

Nigerian kidnappers demand food for scores of school hostages

Kano – Nigerian kidnappers, who abducted more than 100 schoolchildren this week, have demanded food for their captives as... Read more

7 Jul, 2021

News

Nine jailed in first Togo pirate trial

Nine pirates who attempted to hijack a ship in Togolese waters in May 2019 have been sentenced to prison... Read more

7 Jul, 2021

Business

Ghana opposition rallies over economic woes, protest deaths

Ghana’s opposition has marched in Accra, rallying against President Nana Akufo-Addo’s handling of the economy and demanding justice after... Read more

6 Jul, 2021

Politics